Unplanned PICC removal – Full Text
“In this study, peripherally inserted central catheters with a proximal valve had a higher risk of unplanned removals, especially in patients without cancer. The peripherally inserted central catheter type should be considered in advance, and clinical staff should take appropriate measures to prevent unplanned removals after insertion” Yu et al (2023).
Brachiocephalic vein central venous access – Full Text
“This literature review examines the feasibility of direct puncture and cannulation of the brachiocephalic veins (BCVs) for intravenous access in shocked adult trauma patients” Green et al (2023).
Ultrasound-guided tunneled hemodialysis catheters – Full Text
“Radiographic fluoroscopy requires structural and personnel infrastructure and exposes the patient to ionizing radiation. Here, we investigate the feasibility of solely ultrasound-guided placement of tunneled central venous dialysis catheters (USCVCs)” Kächele et al (2023).
Needlestick prevention among newly recruited nurses – Full Text
“The group’s ability to improve occupational protective behaviors may be positively impacted through increased adaptability, improved sleep, active participation in nursing skill-based competitions, strengthening guidance and education on occupational protection” Xu et al (2023).
OPAT implementation bundle
“Within a Belgian, single, large community-based hospital, a multimodal intervention bundle resulted in increases in OPAT implementation, infection complexity, and required treatment durations without statistically significant differences in outcomes” Missiaen et al (2023).
Intravenous injection virtual reality simulator
“The virtual reality program for intravenous injection administration can be an effective education tool, fostering students’ motivation to learn and a heightened sense of accomplishment” Chang et al (2023).
Inadvertent guidewire insertion into the vertebral vein – Full Text
“During central venous catheterization using the anatomic landmark technique to target the internal jugular vein, a guidewire is inadvertently inserted into the suspected vertebral vein” Lee et al (2023).
Neonatal adverse drug reactions
“Neonates hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) commonly experience Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR). Thus, we aimed to develop and validate a tool for predicting ADRs in neonates hospitalized in NICUs” Duarte Leopoldino et al (2023).
Tibial or humeral intraosseous vascular access
“We did not detect an association between the first-attempted intra-arrest IO site (tibia vs. humerus) and clinical outcomes. Clinical trials are warranted to test differences between vascular access strategies” Brebner et al (2023).
CRBSI prevention e-learning platform – Full Text
“This study aims to assess intensive care unit (ICU) nurses’ and physicians’ knowledge regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing CVC-related infections before and after an interactive distance education delivered through the e-learning platform Teleprometheus” Foka et al (2023).
PICC associated brachiocephalic vein rupture – Full Text
“We present a rare case of large bilateral pleural effusion, pericardial effusion and pneumomediastinum caused by a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line rupturing the left brachiocephalic vein, causing severe respiratory failure” Andrade Soares Ribeiro de Campos (2023).
OPAT osteomyelitis treatment – Full Text
“He was successfully treated with surgical debridement combined with the administration of teicoplanin plus rifampicin in the outpatient setting, completing, in total, a twelve-week course of antibiotic therapy” Papaetis et al (2023).
Alternative infusion system and neonatal CLABSI reduction – Full Text
“The change in perfusion system resulted in a significant decrease in the CLABSI rate (11.3 to 2.2 per 1000 catheter-days, <0.001). The period was independently associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of CLABSI after implementation (OR:0.12, 95%CI [0.03;0.39], P<0.001)" Picaud et al (2023).
Hemodialysis alternatives in CRBSI – Full Text
“We are presenting an ESRD patient with advanced vascular disease who developed metastatic CRBSI with worsening uremia who was successfully converted from intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD)” Ghandour et al (2023).
Patient experience of hyperemesis gravidarum
“Infusion nurses are in a perfect position to provide support and compassionate care for women who are repeatedly coming to the hospital for rehydration treatment. Infusion nurses can validate women’s physical and emotional struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum and help to no longer make women feel stigmatized” Beck et al (2023).
Guidelines for natalizumab treatment
“This includes information on strategies to mitigate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in natalizumab-treated patients, natalizumab use during pregnancy, and use with vaccines” O’Leary et al (2023).
Impact of COVID-19 on CLABSI rates – Full Text
“The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted CLABSI incidence/rates. Observations from the different studies highlight significant gaps in healthcare associated infections (HCAI) knowledge and practice during the pandemic, and the importance of identifying preventive measures effective in reducing CLABSI, essential to health system resilience for future pandemics” Satta et al (2023).
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications in dogs
“To identify risk factors associated with peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) complications in dogs hospitalized in the critical care unit (CCU)” Granger et al (2023).
PIVC management by Kazakh pediatric nurses
“Despite the high confidence of the nurses, their actual knowledge of these skills needed to be higher. Some personal and professional factors influence the knowledge and confidence of pediatric nurses” Cruz et al (2023).
Near infrared vein visualization technology for peripheral IV access
“In a survey sent to facilities utilizing nIR technology, 48% of respondents incorporated nIR in nurse-driven protocols. Of these respondents, 88% reported improvement in patient satisfaction, 92% saw a reduction in escalations, and 79% reported a reduction in hospital-acquired infections associated with PIVC placement” Fraifeld and Thompson (2023).
Infusion phlebitis treatment with warm compress
“It was determined that applying warm water compresses three times a day in phlebitis care had a positive effect on healing” Aksoy and Bayram (2023).
IV catheter lock therapy in pediatrics – Full Text
“Catheter preservation rates were 75% and 62% in patients with therapeutic and prophylactic lock therapy, respectively, with a higher rate achieved among cancer patients with neutropenia (80%)” Niño-Serna et al (2023).
Neonatal chlorhexidine skin disinfection study – Full Text
“To inform the feasibility and design of a definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) of two antiseptic formulations, we conducted the Antiseptic Randomised Controlled Trial for Insertion of Catheters (ARCTIC) feasibility study to assess catheter colonisation, sepsis, and skin morbidity” Clarke et al (2023).
Review of six FDA-approved intraosseous access devices – Full Text
“However, little is known regarding the application times, placement accuracy, and end-user ratings of battery-powered and manual IO access devices. This study was specifically designed to fill these knowledge gaps on six FDA-approved IO access devices” Kay et al (2023).
Pediatric medication errors – Full Text
“Preventive risk management should be targeted on high-alert medications in paediatric hospital settings. In these actions, the use of intravenous drugs, such as parenteral nutrition, concentrated electrolytes, analgesics and antineoplastic agents, and off-label use of medications should be prioritised” Kuitunen et al (2023).
Six year CVC outcome review in pediatric intensive care unit – Full Text
“This study aimed to retrospectively review the indications for central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for vascular access and removal by pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) physicians, catheter types, and catheter-associated complications” Misirlioglu et al (2023).
Nurse-led blood culture quality improvement intervention – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a multi-modal, nursing-led intervention to improve the quality of BCs in the ED, in terms of single culture, underfilling and contamination rates” Williams et al (2023)
Extravasation from external jugular intravenous line – Full Text
“We describe a rare case of airway compromise necessitating intubation following iodinated contrast extravasation from an external jugular IV line” McDonald et al (2023).
ECG implantable port tip location – Full Text
“We herein describe a novel case involving a patient with dextrocardia and colon cancer who was treated by TIVAD insertion with intracavitary electrocardiography-aided tip localization” Dong et al (2023).
CLABSI rate reduction project – Full Text
“Improvement projects to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections face challenges and complexities associated with implementing interventions in real-world healthcare settings” Odada et al (2023).
CLABSI rates associated with silver containing implantable ports – Full Text
“This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of this device in reducing port infection by examining groups with and without silver-mixed devices” Suzuki et al (2023).
Retrieval of stuck implantable port catheter – Full Text
“We present our experience with a technique using the Bard Denali inferior vena cava filter retrieval kit to remove a stuck or fractured chemoport catheter through a single vascular access” Jain et al (2023).
Vascular access excellence initiative
“The vascular access excellence initiative implemented provided an effective strategy to enhance the skills and confidence of nurses in VAD placement and improved efficiency in processes to expedite the arrival of an advanced skilled nurse to place VADs on DIVA” Campos et al (2023).
Skin antisepsis product review
“Skin antiseptics are used for several purposes before surgical procedures, for bathing high-risk patients as a means of reducing central line-associated infections and other health care associated infections” Boyce (2023).
Timely intravenous fluid administration in sepsis – Full Text
“This is the first Delphi study identifying consensus on facilitators, barriers, and strategies to specifically improve intravenous fluid administration in sepsis in Australia” Kabil et al (2023).
Guide to cannulation in adults
“This article provides clinical guidance on performing cannulation on an adult. The site, equipment selection and aseptic non-touch technique will be discussed” Ford (2023).
Central catheter hub contamination prevention
“Contamination of catheter hubs is a common cause of CLABSI. A novel, transparent line guard protects CVAD hubs from gross contamination” Doellman (2023).
Longer length peripheral IV catheters in sickle cell treatment
“In this article, the author reports on a new pathway with a longer-length peripheral intravenous catheter that reduces the nursing time burden during line insertion, requires less equipment and, crucially, results in a less painful procedure for patients” Moreta (2023).
Smart infusion pumps in the neonatal intensive care unit
“Most errors occurred due to a lack of compliance of using smart pump technology; therefore, potential exists to maximize safety related to medication administration practices in the NICU through hospital policy change and increasing adherence to appropriate use of smart pump technology” Schnock et al (2023).
Intravenous drug preparation and administration study – Full Text
“This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and performance of nurses in terms of preparation and injection of intravenous drugs in pediatric wards of hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences” Shahzeydi et al (2023).
Vascular access peal-away-sheath embolisation
“This case report describes a rare complication of chemotherapy port placement, specifically peel away sheath embolisation, and its successful endovascular removal using snaring techniques” Tayebi and Ziaie (2023).
Blood culture collection in adults
“We investigated the impact of a multimodal intervention to improve the compliance of BC collections as a composite outcome, taking into account both blood volume collected and absence of solitary BC” Merien et al (2023).
Preventing peripheral intravenous catheter failure – Full Text
“We aimed to provide an international consensus on relevance and feasibility of clinical practice guideline recommendations to reduce PIVC failure” Blanco-Mavillard et al (2023).
Arm port placement study in cancer patients – Full Text
“Currently, skinfold thickness in studies on arm venous access ports and the effect of venous access port application are unknown” Liu et al (2023).
Infrared vein visualization study – Full Text
“The primary aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of IR vein visualization to the standard cannulation technique for obtaining peripheral IV access in infant and toddler populations” Fehr et al (2023).
Infusion container leakage rates investigated – Full Text
“Based on real-world study data on the leakage of upright polypropylene infusion bags and non-PVC infusion bags in multicenter PIVAS, it can be concluded that the leakage rates of upright polypropylene infusion bags are significantly lower than those of non-PVC infusion bags in PIVAS” Yin et al (2023).
Hemodialysis CLABSI rates in resource limited settings – Full Text
“In resource limited settings, where risk of complications could be higher and waiting period for transplantation longer, catheter survival determines patient survival. This study was conducted to determine infection free catheter survival rates, incidence of catheter failure and associated risk factors” Prakash et al (2023).
IV therapy waste and recycling rate study – Full Text
“Per patient bed space per 12-h shift there was recycling of less than 40% paper, glass, intravenous fluid bags, medication cups and metal instruments. A median of 10 gowns (IQR 3-19.5), 10 syringes (4.5-18) and gloves 30 (18-49) were disposed of per bed space, per 12-h shift” Anstey et al (2023).
Extended dwell cannula in pediatric intensive care – Full Text
“For such cases, an extended dwell catheter may be a better option, even if the projected treatment time is less than 6 days” Armstrong et al (2023).
CLABSI following use of contaminated chlorhexidine solution – Full Text
“This result identified the culprit as being the contamination of the 4% chlorhexidine solution. The competent authorities were notified, and the disinfection method was changed to use a chlorhexidine alcohol-based solution” Gomes Cochicho et al (2023).
Needlestick rates in an oncology setting – Full Text
“To assess the prevalence of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSSIs) and associated factors among healthcare workers (HCWs) at King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan” Mubarak et al (2023).
IV fluid therapy in septic shock – Full Text
“The CLASSIC trial assessed the effects of restrictive versus standard intravenous (IV) fluid therapy in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients with septic shock” Sivapalan et al (2023).